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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.06, 6,888.63 and 2,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.06, 6,888.63 and 2,753.76 is: 3,799.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.06 : 6,888.63 = 2,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.06/6,888.63 = 2,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.06x = 6,888.63 × 2,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.06x = 18,969,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,969,633.75/4,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.96

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